These included the car park at Borth-y-Gest which lies right on the village’s beach next to the 91-mile Llŷn Coastal Path which takes runs past Black Rock Sands and Criccieth.

But residents have reacted angrily to the plan with 80 people gathering at a public meeting at the end of January to discuss their concerns.

Graham and Georgie Tomkins, two of the residents in the action group set-up opposing the plans, said: “These proposals will certainly have an impact on visitors in the village, as having to pay to park will have obviously have an effect.

The car park lies next to the village's picturesque beach (Image: Arwyn Roberts)

“There is a coastal pathway near the beach which goes to places such Porthmadog, Borth Y Gest, Morfa Bychan and Criccieth. It is one of the longest and busiest coastal paths in North Wales.

The group is also concerned the chemes will increase congestion in the village.

Graham and Georgie added: “There has been no consultation with local people until quite recently.

“Gwynedd have not undertaken any meaningful survey or impact assessment on what effect the charging will have.

“The majority of residents are either opposed - or have real concerns about these charges yet the decision already seems to have been taken, to go ahead.

“Many locals feel that more cars will be seeking free kerbside spaces, meaning more home owners will struggle to park near their homes and many streets are narrow and congested, causing health and safety concerns.”

A spokesperson for Gwynedd Council said: “Public notices regarding the proposal to introduce a pay and display facility will be published in the near future.

"This will allow anyone who objects to the proposal to submit their views for consideration.

“If the proposal is approved after this consultation process, the council would move forward to implement the change during the 2016/17 financial year. The exact date would be confirmed in due course following the legal process related to the statutory consultation that will be held in the near future.”